Who nearer Nature's life would truly come Must nearer come to him of whom I speak: He all kinds knew,--the vocal and the dumb; Masterful in genius was he and unique, Patient, sagacious, tender, frolicsome. This Concord Pan would oft his whistle take, And forth from wood and fen, field, hill, and lake, Trooping around him in their several...Learn More

His harp is silent; shall successors rise, Touching with venturous hand the trembling string, Kindle glad raptures, visions of surprise, And wake to ecstasy each slumbering thing? Shall life and thought flash new in wondering eyes, As when the seer transcendant, sweet and wise, World-wide his native melodies did sing, Flushed with fair hopes and...Learn More

When I remember with what buoyant heart, Midst war's alarms and woes of civil strife, In youthful eagerness thou didst depart, At peril of thy safety, peace, and life, To nurse the wounded soldier, swathe the dead,-- How piercèd soon by fever's poisoned dart, And brought unconscious home, with 'wildered head,-- Though ever since, mid languor and...Learn More

Mean are all titles of nobility, And kins poor spendthrifts while I do compare The wealth she daily lavishes on me Of love, the noble kingdom that I share: Is it the jealous year, for emphasis, Sheds beauteous sunshine and refreshing dews? My maiden's mouth doth softlier court and kiss, Tint springtime's virgin cheek with rosier hues. Fly faster...Learn More